The Citizen
$$$ • American, New American, Vegan Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout The Citizen
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The food and service were fantastic.
Had a great experience at The Citizen. Servings sizes are perfect. Chargrilled oysters should not be missed. Get the Beach pie dessert! All entrees were delicious - there were 4 in our party and all were delighted.
We’ve been coming to 30A for 5 years and this was our first time trying out the Citizen. It will be a go-to from now on! The food and service was amazing. We tried the whipped feta, chargrilled oysters, and the seafood grits and it was all fantastic. My wife got a drink and she said it was really good. Serhii was our waiter and he was so attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back next time we’re in town!
Hours
| Monday | 2 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 2 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 10:30AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 10:30AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 10:30AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 10:30AM - 10PM |
The Citizen, a popular restaurant on the Gulf Coast, offers a great dining experience with welcoming service, prompt attention, and friendly staff. The inviting atmosphere makes dining here enjoyable, with a modern yet cozy ambiance that is still kid-friendly. Its menu features delicious dishes, including east coast oysters, squid ink bucatini with shrimp, and curried butternut squash with chicken. Guests can also enjoy a fresh fish sandwich and top-notch cheese grits. The restaurant is pet-friendly on the patio, where guests can have drinks before dinner. Happy hour provides reduced prices on drinks and a limited food menu.
Visitors can expect fresh and expertly shucked oysters, along with a variety of options and a perfect mignonette to match. The service is exceptional, with knowledgeable and personable servers ready to give recommendations and accommodate requests. The new chef has introduced some changes to the menu, but the cheesecake and drinks remain popular choices. Guests frequently praise the food, especially the shrimp, whipped feta, summer pesto pasta, and the steak frites, which do not disappoint and are cooked until tender and full of flavor. Cocktails, including mezcal old fashioned and espresso martinis, are highly recommended, and mocktails like the dupe of an Aperol Spritz have also received positive feedback. Overall, The Citizen delivers a consistently positive experience with a focus on making each visit memorable.
Recent reviews highlight the quality of dishes like the Fall Harvest Radiatori, which was described as perfect with an autumnal essence, and the seafood risotto, which was a special of the night. Guests also praise the oysters, especially the murder point oysters, and commend the friendly and attentive service from staff like Troy at the bar and Tyler during brunch. The oysters are noted as some of the best in the area, and the eggs benedict served at brunch received high praise as well. The staff’s knowledge of the menu and friendly attitude contribute to the restaurant’s reputation as an exceptional culinary spot.